Pirates trade for Yankees reliever Camilo Doval to strengthen bullpen

The 29-year-old Doval, an All-Star in 2023 when he served as the closer for the San Francisco Giants, provides Pittsburgh with a much-needed experienced arm.

Seeking bullpen help in their quest to end an 11-year postseason drought, the Pirates have agreed to a trade for Yankees reliever Camilo Doval, sources told ESPN.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in hopes of giving their struggling bullpen a boost. Pittsburgh is sending prospects Omar Alfonso, a catcher, and Luis Cruz, an outfielder, to New York for Doval, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The 29-year-old Doval, an All-Star in 2023 when he served as the closer for the San Francisco Giants, provides Pittsburgh with a much-needed experienced arm as the Pirates try to hang around in the crowded race for a National League wild-card spot.

For a second straight MLB trade deadline period, right-handed reliever Camilo Doval has changed teams.

The right-hander finishes his Yankees’ tenure with a mediocre 4.63 ERA between 2025 and 2026.

The Pirates are adding to their bullpen. Pittsburgh is acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval and cash considerations from the Yankees […] The post Pirates Trade: Bucs Land Bullpen Help From Yankees in Former All-Star Closer Doval appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.

The Yankees traded hard-throwing reliever Camilo Doval to the Pirates. MLB Trade Rumors has the details.